At Elanco (NYCE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.Making animals' lives better makes life better – join our team today!Position Description:Corporate Audit Services (CAS) is an independent and objective audit and consulting function within Elanco. Its mission is to assist the company in achieving its objectives by implementing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control and governance processes.The auditor works with 2-5 person audit teams on local and global audits designed to test compliance with good internal control practices, external regulations, and corporate policies and procedures, in alignment with Institute of Internal Audit standards. Responsibilities include identifying and assessing risks, scoping engagements, testing policy compliance, automating test procedures, influencing action plans, partnering with affiliate management and audit team members to complete and improve audit processes, sharing of best practices and key learning across the organization.Audits may be integrated or targeted in nature, and may cover financial controls, privacy, information technology controls, anti-bribery/anti-corruption controls, promotional practices, information security, and governance. The emphasis of this position is on financial controls, anti-bribery/anti-corruption controls, and governance. The auditor may assist legal in conducting investigations and assessments.In addition to affiliate, vendor, and process audits, the auditor will participate in Sarbanes-Oxley audits. Functions, Duties, Tasks:Audit Execution: Partner with Elanco personnel for the purpose of identifying key risks and auditing related controls.Process Ownership: Improve internal audit processes using input from key stakeholders, internal policies and procedures, and external guidance. Implement and automate resilient internal audit processes using technology ( analytics and automation). Identify trends to surface systemic risks and insights to key business partners.Communication: Understand critical or unmet needs by actively engaging in dialogue with auditees, affiliate management, audit team members, and business partners about risks and how Corporate Audit Services evaluates risk.Maximize People: Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork and continual learning.Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):Bachelor's Degree in AccountingFamiliarity with US GAAPFluency in EnglishStrong learning agility and demonstrated critical thinking skillsExcellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, and influencing skillsInterest and ability to cross-train on other audit streams including promotional activities, information security, and privacyInterest to learn technologies for use in data analytics and automationAbility and willingness to work both independently and within a team environmentAbility to interact with all levels of managementAdditional Preferences:Completion of Post Offer Exam, Completion of Work Simulation or Completion of Administrative Skills Testing if applicableChartered Account, Certified Public Accountant, or equivalentPrior audit or internal controls experienceWorking towards or have obtained a relevant certification ( CIA, CFE, CIPP)3-5 Years experience required with background in audit or internal controls preferredOther Information: International travel of 15 - 25% (including weekend travel).
